Successful firing of BRAHMOS air launched missile from Su-30 MKI aircraft :-Today, IAF successfully fired the BRAHMOS air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory before directly hitting the land target. The air launched BRAHMOS missile is a 2.5-ton supersonic air to surface cruise missile with ranges of close to 300 km, designed and developed by BAPL (BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited)....

Cabinet nod to GSLV Ph-4 continuation programme

NEW DELHI (PTI): The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the ongoing GSLV programme phase-4 consisting of five rocket flights during 2021-2024.

The phase four will enable the launch of two-tonne class of satellites for geo-imaging, navigation, data relay communication and space sciences, an official statement said.

The total fund requirement for phase four has been pegged at Rs 2729.13 crore and includes the cost of five Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicles (GSLVs), essential facility augmentation, programme management, and launch campaign, along with the additional funds required for meeting the scope of the ongoing programme.

The GSLV continuation programme will meet the launch requirement of satellites for providing critical satellite navigation services, data relay communication for supporting the Indian human spaceflight programme and the next interplanetary mission to Mars.

It will also ensure the continuity of production in Indian industry, the statement said.

The continuation programme will meet the demand for the launch of satellites at a frequency up to two launches per year, with maximal participation by the Indian industry.

All the operational flights would be completed during the period 2021-24.

The GSLV continuation programme was initially sanctioned in 2003, and two phases have been completed and the third phase is in progress and expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2020-21.

The navies of India and Singapore conducted their bilateral naval drill in the South China Sea on Sunday. Indian Navy ships Kolkata and Shakti took part in the bilateral naval exercise with Singapore, along with long range maritime patrol aircraft Poseidon-8I (P8I). The bilateral naval drill will be conducted till May 22.

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